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< Previous10 ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS Camp Mi-Te-Na has 19 cabins separated into 3 villages. Each village is comprised of 6 cabins and a bath house that is shared amongst all the cabins. Each cabin sleeps approximately 8-10 campers and 2 counselors. Cabins are set up with bunk beds which are determined based on a bunk lottery system during check-in. The youngest campers stay in the Pioneer Village (white cabins), the middle- aged campers stay in the Ranger Village (green cabins), and the olderest campers stay in the Frontier Village (brown cabins). All the villages have bath houses which have private showers and restrooms as well as changing areas and sinks. The oldest campers stay in a tree house style cabin featuring a large deck and hammock space. This cabin is the Leadership in Training (LIT) Cabin and is designed for our oldest campers who attend a two-week session. While in this cabin, campers will build strong team skills, learn what it will take to be a good role model, and get the chance to thoroughly experience camp’s activities. In addition to 19 cabins, Mi-Te-Na also features a spacious dining hall, a recreation hall (for evening and rainy day activities), a complete medical infirmary, four shower facilities, and a variety of activity buildings to hold time-tested programs to keep campers entertained and educated. Mi-Te-Na is the proud home to complex challenge courses, including a climbing tower, zip line and high and low ropes courses! We also offer outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, target sport ranges, soccer field, 4-square courts, baseball field, outdoor hockey rink, and volleyball. We also have a creative arts space which offers an area for our artistic campers to thrive. Additionally, we have a ninja course for campers to test their agility and coordination. Campers that participate in our out of camp overnight trips or white water rafting trips will sleep in tents when they are not at camp. The tents are provided by Camp Mi-Te-Na. MEALS AT CAMP Camp serves nutritious, well-balanced meals. Alternative options for dietary restrictions are available at every meal for campers and staff. All meals are served “family style”, with campers sitting at round tables to encourage discussion with everyone instead of just the person directly to their left or right. Options available at breakfast are typically a hot main dish, cereals, fruit, and yogurt. Lunch and dinner include a soup/salad bar in addition to an entree and side dishes. There are a variety of options available to suit even the pickiest of eaters. Also be sure to enter any dietary restrictions to their medical information so that our kitchen staff are aware and can make accommodations. Water consumption is encouraged throughout the day. MAILING ADDRESS: Please address mail to campers as follows: Camper’s Name Cabin Number Camp Mi-Te-Na 65 YMCA Rd. Alton, NH 03809 DINING HOURS: Breakfast: 8:00 AM Lunch: 12:15 PM Dinner: 5:15 PM11 LONG TERM CAMPERS (STAYING LONGER THAN 2-WEEKS) Campers registered for longer than a two week session are encouraged to go home in between sessions for the chance to do laundry and spend time with family. Campers that live further away and are unable to be picked up for the night will participate in an intersession. The group will do an out of camp trip on Saturday after check out. There is an additional fee of $175 for camper participation. Pre-registration is required. Intersession Day Trips for Summer 2024: July 6 July 20 August 3 VISITING YOUR LONG TERM CAMPER Parents of long-term campers (staying longer than a two week session) may take their camper out of camp on designated visiting days. Parents taking advantage of the visiting days must pick up their camper between 9:00 and 10:30 am on Saturday and bring them back to camp between 1:00 and 3:00 pm on Sunday. Please sign out at the camp store and notify the cabin counselors prior to leaving camp. There are not visiting days for 1- and 2-week campers. Visiting Days for Summer 2024: July 6 – July 7 July 20 – July 21 August 3 – August 4 INTERSESSION DAYS12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS We understand that choosing an overnight camp for your camper can be overwhelming. For your convenience we’ve compiled a few frequently asked questions that many parents have. If you still have questions and/or would like to speak with our Enrollment Coordinator or Executive Camp Director, please feel free to call or email. THIS IS MY CAMPER’S FIRST TIME AWAY FROM HOME. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR THE SEPARATION? Browse through our website and Official Facebook Page together so that your camper can view the pictures and see all of the exciting new activities that they will be able to participate in. Also, go over the packing list (located on our website or in this handbook) together. Talk about all of the fun things they will be doing and all of the new friends that they will meet. Try not to focus on how much you’ll miss them or what you may be doing while they are away. Reassure them that things will be fine while they are at camp, and remind them that they are not the only one going away to camp for the first time. There will be a lot of other campers also attending camp for the first time and many that are the same age. First time campers are always welcome to visit Camp Mi-Te-Na before their scheduled sessions. THIS IS MY CAMPER’S FIRST TIME AWAY FROM HOME. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP BETTER PREPARE MYSELF FOR THE SEPARATION? After deciding that Camp Mi-Te-Na is the best option for your camper, the best way to prepare yourself is to read through the parent handbook in its entirety, browse our website, and even join our Official Facebook Page. This is the best way to see, first hand, the memories that are made, friendships that are created, and the fun that your camper will experience this summer. Rest assured, our staff are trained professionals, and many of them started out at Camp Mi-Te-Na as campers themselves and have returned year after year. They know what it’s like to be a first time camper, so they can easily relate to your camper and make sure that they’re having an amazing experience. WILL MY CAMPER MAKE NEW FRIENDS? Camp is a great way to make new friends! In addition to meeting so many new people, your camper will be surrounded by staff that are trained to work with youth and help them make new friends. Staff are also trained in how to address any negative issues, should they arise, such as managing cliques and/or bullying. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CAMPER’S MEDICAL INFORMATION IS NOT COMPLETED UPON ARRIVAL AT CAMP? State law mandates that we have a completed health history and physician-signed physical for all campers that is signed and dated within the last 24 months. Unfortunately, your camper will not be allowed to stay at camp until a copy of their physical, immunizations, insurance card and demographic information has been received and uploaded to their medical information. MY CAMPER HAS SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS. WHAT CAN I DO TO INSURE THAT THEIR NEEDS ARE MET? Please call or email our enrollment coordinator outlining your camper’s condition and any special requirements. This will allow us to determine if we are able to adequately meet your camper’s needs and provide a meaningful camp experience. Additionally, we encourage you to speak with the nurse during the health check-in and to your camper’s cabin counselors.13 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IS MY CAMPER ABLE TO BUNK WITH A FRIEND? Campers can request cabin mates as long as it is a mutual request and they are the same age. Both campers requesting to be together must also be attending the same length session in order to be placed in the same cabin. For example, both must be attending either one-week or two-week. If they are not the same age, but are within 12 months of age (they will be placed to the best of our ability) in a cabin that is age-appropriate for the younger camper. We will not put campers together in a cabin that are more than 12 months apart in age. Due to last minute enrollment changes, cabin assignments are done just before check- in day. If you call in advance to check on your camper’s cabin, we may not be able to tell you. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CAMPER DOESN’T GET A CABIN REQUEST? Our camp staff does their best to accommodate all cabin requests. If campers aren’t in the same cabin together they will most likely be in the same village, just in adjacent cabins. Campers will still be able to participate in activities together and will have the opportunity to make new friends. ARE LAUNDRY SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR MY CAMPER? Laundry services are only available for long term campers staying longer than a two week session. SHOULD I BE WORRIED IF I DON’T GET ANY MAIL FROM MY CAMPER? No, it usually means they are having a wonderful time and are busy in activities and making new friends. Tip: pack self-addressed, stamped postcards or envelopes to mail back to you or other family members and friends. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I GET A HOMESICK LETTER FROM MY CAMPER? Don’t panic, it is very normal for the first letter. If you receive another, feel free to call camp and speak with his cabin counselor during meals. When you call the camp number, simply let the individual know the reason for your call, the name of your camper, and what cabin they are in. The message will be delivered to their cabin counselors and one of them will give you a call back during mealtime to discuss how they are adjusting at camp. I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN. CAN I SEND SOMEONE ELSE TO PICK UP MY CAMPER? During check-in, each family will fill out a camper release form that lists anyone who is authorized to pick up your camper. Anyone picking up your camper will need to have an ID available during check-out and must be listed on the camper release form. DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE? We believe that every camper should have the opportunity to experience overnight camp. Thanks to generous donations from our supporters (including Y families and camp alumni and friends) funds are available for families who may not be able to afford a camping experience for their camper. Applications are available online, adn you can reach out to our enrollment coordinator with any questions. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT CAMP MI-TE-NA & CAMP MI-TE-NA The Granite YMCA provides a community where all are welcome. Camp Mi-Te-Na for boys and Camp Mi-Te- Na for girls are binary gendered overnight camps. We ask that campers attend the camp that aligns closest with their sincere self-reported gender identity. We expect campers and staff to follow all conventional social norms concerning modesty, the right to privacy and respecting others.14 IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Please find below a listing of important phone numbers that will be useful to you if you should need to contact our camp offices. CAMP MI-TE-NA ENROLLMENT OFFICE (Located at our Granite YMCA location in Concord) Office:603.232.8642 Email: lfrazier@graniteymca.org Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm After hours: please leave a voicemail and Lauren will get back to you ASAP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT DAY PHONE Summer Office:603.776.3000 Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, June 23 - August 17 CAMP MI-TE-NA Summer Office:603.776.3000 Hours: 24/7 (Please remember, our staff are working in activi- ties with our campers, so we are not always able to get to the phone. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we are able). CAMP MI-TE-NA STAFF DIRECTORY Ashley PaquetCamp Mi-Te-Na Executive Director Summer:603.776.3000 Off-Season: 603.232.8641 Email: apaquet@graniteymca.org Lauren FrazierOvernight Camp Enrollment Coordinator Office:603.232.8642 Email: lfrazier@graniteymca.org Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Come see what camp is all about at our open house outdoor event at Camp Mi-Te-Na. Take a tour of camp and enjoy fun family activities. Our camp director and staff will be available for questions and tours. September 1 - 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 am Join us for a weekend to reconnect with your familt in a relaxing outdoor atmosphere. This is the perfect opportunitiy to strengthen family bonds and discover the magic that overnight camp has to offer. Enjoy a weekend of adventure with the whole family filled with a varitey of activities. August 23 - 25, 2024 6:00 pm - 1:00 pm Enjoy a weekend focused on creating a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ families, friends and allies. This is the perfect opportunity to create memories, build friendships, and experience the outdoors, together, in an inclusive and accepting environment all while sharing the magic of camp!Next >